Rugby: Thanuja to lead Sri Lanka Women’s 7s at Olympic Qualifiers

Seasoned campaigner Thanuja Dilrukshi has been appointed the skipper of the Sri Lanka Women’s 7s team participating at the upcoming Asia Rugby Olympic Qualifier to be held in Hong Kong this weekend.   Sri Lanka will be among six countries vying for a slot in the Rio Olympics Rugby Championship alongside Japan, China, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and Guam.   Their first game will be against host Hong Kong at 11.10am on Saturday (7) followed by games against Japan at 2.05pm and Guam at 4.10pm later in the day.   On Sunday (8) they will meet China at 9.30am and Kazakhstan at 12.20pm before the knockout round.   Sri Lanka Women’s 7s squad: Thanuja Dilrukshi (Captain), Sandika Hemakumari, Randika Kumudumali, Anusha Attanayake, Nadeeka Munasinghe, Dulani Pallikkondage, Dasuni de Silva, Ayasha Lakmali, Sandeepa Sandamali, Thilini Rangani, Sanjeewani Wasana, Sanjeewani de Silva.